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Winnipeg advocates work to combat violent youth crimes
From the Canadian Press – Many youths have passed through the doors of 605 Main St., a one-storey building with a red brick façade that leaders of local grassroots organizations maintain. Ashton Sinclair sits on one of...
Manitoba to provide $4.75-million to support food banks
Manitoba Government News Release--To alleviate food insecurity and help those most in need, the Manitoba government is providing a $3-million grant to Harvest Manitoba to support food banks dealing with increased food...
Manitoba government selects youth leadership council
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is proud to follow through on its commitment to engage community experts and youth from across the province to provide their perspectives, insights and advice...
Tuition waiver information sessions for current/former youth in care!
Tuition Waiver Information Sessions!! For current and former youth in the Care of Child and Family Services Dates: Dec. 15 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Via Zoom Feb. 22 6-7 pm. Via Zoom Jan. 18 5-8 p.m. In-person post secondary fair...
Recognizing Canada’s National Day of Remembrance on Violence Against Women
Manitoba Government Press Release--Today, we recognize Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, noting the progress that has been made to date, while also recognizing that there is...
Dec. 6 marks National Day of Remembrance on Violence Against Women
From the Manitoba Government--The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is Dec. 6. Nov. 25 begins 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, ending on Dec. 10, which is Human Rights...
Manitoba endorses National Action Plan to address gender-based violence
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government has officially endorsed the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence, Families Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of women,...
New data shows increase in reports of sexual abuse in schools
From CBC News--A group of childhood sexual abuse survivors, along with the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, is calling for government action, as data shows an increasing number of sexual abuse reports from inside...
Manitoba invests in students’ mental health as part of Teachers’ Idea Fund
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is investing $3.2-million in 38 new projects under the Teachers’ Idea Fund, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko announced today....
Winnipeg Police warn parents about sextortion scam
Winnipeg Police Press release--In the past year, the Winnipeg Police Service has received an increased number of reports involving “Sextortion Scams." Perpetrators use fake accounts and solicit their victims on various...